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Discussion in 'New Members Introduce Yourself' started by hazza777, May 24, 2017.

G'day!

Started by hazza777 on May 24, 2017 at 4:37 AM

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  1. hazza777

    hazza777 New Member

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    hazza777, May 24, 2017
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    G'day folks, just saying hi - I'm Harry!
    I've been doing some backyard astronomy in light flooded suburban Brisbane on and off for a couple of years, familiarizing myself with the southern skies and doing some visual observation with my 15x70 binos. Finally decided life is too short and pulled the trigger on a Williams Optics Star71-II and azeq6-gt earlier this year so looking forward to getting some snaps and maybe upgrading my visual set up. I only just stumbled upon this website when checking my local laws regarding 1-20mW laster pointers and was surprised it has never come up previously in any of my google searches. Anyway look forward to sharing the ride of celestial knowledge and learning with you all!
     
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    Dave In Vermont, May 24, 2017
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    Hello Harry - and welcome to A-C! It's nice of you to join our cozy, little forum here!

    We welcome all topics of astronomy - and friendly banter and ideas of many stripes, too. Make yourself at home and ask us any questions you may have - we enjoy finding answers and discussing same.

    Starry Skies -

    Dave
     
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    george, May 24, 2017
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    Welcome to AC, we are still fairly new but I hope you enjoy what you see. Lots of new stuff in the development pipeline as well :)
     
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    Mak the Night, May 24, 2017
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    G'day Harry.
     
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    Zigarro, May 24, 2017
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    Glad you're here! Welcome from N. Texas!
     
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    hazza777, May 28, 2017
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    Thanks fellas,
    When I've had a bit more exposure time and practise I'll chuck up a review of the WO Star71-II. I'm a bit novice right now so need to make a bit of progress to know the difference between my many errors and an equipment fault.;)
     
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    Orion25, Jun 7, 2017
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    Welcome to our growing community, Harry! Glad to have you aboard. Looking forward to your posts.

    Reggie
     
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    Ed D, Jun 10, 2017
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    Hi Harry,

    Glad you joined up and looking forward to your posts. I also live in light pollution in Miami, Florida. Yeah, it's bad, but planets aren't so much affected by the LP, and that's my area of interest.

    Being so far South I am able to see quite a lot of the Southern sky from Everglades National Park at the tip of the peninsula. I have seen objects like the Eta Carina Nebula, The Wishing Well Cluster, etc. It's really impressive.

    Ed D
     

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